Aug 22, 2013

Woodstock Chimes Celebrates Fifth Anniversary of Asli Arts’ Acquisition

Woodstock Chimes, a leading manufacturer of musically-tuned windchimes, is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its acquisition of the successful line of eco-friendly chimes, Asli Arts®. The collection, acquired in the latter half of 2008, utilizes sustainable products, such as bamboo and capiz shells, and is completely handcrafted by local artisans in Bali. Over the years, the company has continued evolving its Asli Arts collection to include updated classic designs, themed pieces, such as nature and wildlife, and even solar chimes. Asli Arts remains a steady seller for Woodstock Chimes with retail prices starting under $8.

“We have always been passionate about creating high-quality products, protecting the environment and continuously providing customers with new and exciting items.” said Garry Kvistad, founder and owner of Woodstock Chimes. “The acquisition of Asli Arts was essentially our ‘perfect storm’ in achieving all of those goals. Seeing the collection grow over the last five years has been very rewarding”

Founded by Ginny Rodin Behr, Asli Arts got its start in the early 1990’s. While living in Bali more than 35 years ago, Behr was inspired by the talents and gentle spirits of the Balinese people and began a small export business selling handcrafted products to the U.S. In 1994, she returned to Bali and launched Asli Arts – Asli meaning “traditional” or “authentic” in Indonesian – which quickly became a sought-after company for all natural, handmade bamboo and capiz chimes.

Asli Arts features striking bamboo chime tubes handcrafted from a sustainable harvest of top grade bamboo, which grows much faster than conventional hardwoods. While the collection’s colorful Capiz chimes feature shells from pearl oysters farmed in Indonesia. The shells are carefully sorted, dried, sliced, shaped, sanded and dyed for the ultimate eye-catching look. Behind the melodic sounds and brilliant designs are highly skilled artisans and musicians living in Bali. The traditional, aluminum Woodstock Chimes are musically-tuned, while the Asli Arts chimes are hand-toned, providing a softer, more mellow sound.

Today, the collection boasts more than 40 pieces, including many bestsellers, such as the above shown Capiz Solar Chime and Gilbert Gooney Chime.

Additional popular items include: Black Ring Chime, Thatched Roof Birdhouse Chime, Coco Pig Chime and Autumn Leaves Capiz Chime.

For details about Asli Arts, the complete Woodstock Chimes, Woodstock Rainbow MakersTM and Woodstock Music Collection® product lines, or for a current trade show listing, please visit www.WoodstockChimes.com.

About Woodstock Percussion, Inc.: Woodstock Percussion, Inc., makers of Woodstock Chimes and the Woodstock Music Collection, is a leading manufacturer of musically-tuned windchimes, award-winning musical instruments and soothing home and garden décor. GRAMMY® recipient Garry Kvistad and his wife, Diane, created their first product over 30 years ago in New York’s Hudson Valley, where the company continues to design gifts and accessories using superior materials found around the world. The result is a unique collection of over 400 different products that bring joyful sounds to people of all ages. Popular collections include: Inspirational Chimes, Precious Stones, Woodstock Gongs, Temple Bells, Woodstock Rainbow Makers™, Asli Arts®, and, of course, its Classic Chimes. For more information on Woodstock Chimes, visit www.WoodstockChimes.com or call (800) 422-4463.